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Oct 19, 2020
Oct 19, 2020
Minneapolis, Parks Sued to Stop Homeless Encampment Sweeps
Seven homeless individuals who were evicted from their homes in city parks and saw their property destroyed filed a class action lawsuit in federal district court.
Sep 28, 2020
Sep 18, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
Minnesota Will Mail Absentee Ballot Applications to Registered Voters Due to COVID-19
The state of Minnesota has agreed to mail absentee ballot applications to registered voters for the November general election due to COVID-19, in response to an ACLU lawsuit.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Aug 25, 2020
Aug 19, 2020
Aug 05, 2020
Aug 03, 2020
Aug 03, 2020
Aug 03, 2020
New Polling Shows Broad Majority of Minneapolis Residents Favor 2020 Charter Change, As Commission Approaches Decision Deadline
A new poll study found that 61% of Minneapolis voters, including leaners, are prepared to vote ‘yes’ on the city charter change to create a “Community Safety and Violence Prevention Department,” with only 32% in opposition.
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